WHO declares Uganda Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new transmission
The World Health Organization has declared Uganda’s Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new transmission, while cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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- The World Health Organization has declared Uganda’s Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new transmission, while cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The World Health Organization has declared Uganda’s Ebola outbreak over after the country completed 42 days without recording a new transmission, according to a report published on August 26, 2026.
The 42-day period is the key benchmark cited in the declaration and indicates that no new transmission was detected during that interval. The development closes the outbreak phase in Uganda, although continued surveillance remains important in a region where cross-border public-health risks can change quickly.
The declaration comes as Ebola cases are rising in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, underscoring that Uganda’s milestone does not end the wider regional threat. Health authorities and communities near affected areas will remain central to detecting and containing any further spread.
